Cote France
777 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL
Crema's Take
“Cote France transports you straight to a Parisian café right in the heart of downtown Tampa, where the French Roast is perfectly balanced and the Croque Monsieur melts in your mouth like an authentic memory of France itself. The owner's genuine warmth sets the tone for a relaxed, comfortable space that feels equally perfect for lingering over pastries and coffee or settling in for focused morning work. Whether you're craving a buttery croissant, a carefully made specialty drink, or just that unmistakable feeling of sitting in a real French café, this place delivers on all fronts with a 4.9-star devotion from guests who keep coming back.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
This is seriously the best French Cafe in Tampa. The sandwich melted in my mouth. I was feeling like I was in Paris when I was eating my meal. Their French Roast is very good. Perfect Flavor. Great service from the staff. They were very attentative. This is the Best Coffee shop in Downtown Tampa. I will definitely be back again.
Very relaxed and comfortable speakeasy French cafe in the heart of downtown Tampa! I asked a waiter for his food recommendation and got the Croque Monsieur (like a ham and cheese toasted sandwich) which was fantastic! The guys in back were all very helpful and had pleasant welcoming attitudes. The meal dishes come with the side salad. Definitely recommend this restaurant for a light afternoon meal!
I travel to France monthly and have a good level of French so I always search for French cafes wherever I travel. I was so elated to find this cafe where not only was the food absolutely delicious and authentic but several of the staff are Francophone and I was able to speak the language. If I lived in Tampa, I’d be there every week. I enjoyed a cappuccino with pain au chocolat straight from the oven (so rare!) and a quiche lorraine. Ça a été très délicieux! I really look forward to returning anytime that I’m back in Tampa.
A wonderful French café with delicious quiche, great food, and truly friendly service! We accidentally ordered a quiche that contained bacon, thinking it was the vegetarian one. When we mentioned the mistake, they were so hospitable and kindly offered us a substitute with a smile. Everything we tried was tasty, and the warm atmosphere made the experience even better. We’ll definitely be coming back. If you’re looking for an authentic French café with amazing food and exceptional service, don’t miss this place!
This cafe was amazing. The atmosphere is very lovely, I would definitely go here to do work in the morning. The owner is very bubbly, the moment we walked in he had a smile on his face. The pastries were also very good, especially the croissant which transported me straight back to Europe with its flaky and butteryness. So good. I talked with the owner for awhile, reminiscing about Paris and just getting to know him. It was a very nice experience, I definitely recommend giving it a try!
Crema Reviews
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